SPORTS – 3TEN

Marvelous March Madness 2019: 3Ten’s Predictions

March 20, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! March Madness is upon us and with it comes heartbreak an...

Decatur athletes commit to college level

March 6, 2019

On March 6, 2019, four Decatur senior athletes committed to playing football at the university level with a ...

Students sign on the dotted line

February 18, 2019

Every year on Feb. 6, many top student athletes commit to play college sports. This year, on “Nat...

State meet goes swimmingly

February 12, 2019

Decatur’s girls swim team won first place in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 9. The 400-yard freestyle relay was not only the last race of the meet, but also the last high school race ever for seniors Nadine Abrahamse and Jane Pfeufer.

Randall Archer takes over as new Varsity head coach

February 9, 2019

The Decatur Boys varsity lacrosse team recently adopted Randall Archer as the new head coach after a five year interim period between permanent head coaches. Archer, who took over as head coach from Adam Pinsley, is one of the few head coaches to work at the school, a position which he feels has made it easier to connect with the team.

Interest in gymnastics grows at Decatur

November 13, 2018

Many Decatur students have grown up participating in gymnastics, but since Decatur High School does not have a gymnastics team or club, many have struggled to find a suitable team. Robert Pope wanted to change that, so he approached the athletics department with his idea.

Cross Country races through state meet

November 7, 2018

The Decatur boys’ and girls’ cross country teams finished third and eighth on Friday, Nov. 2 at the 5A State Championships in Douglasville.

Cross Country raises money in Avondale Run-A-Thon

August 20, 2018

The Decatur Cross Country program ran 1,419 laps in the Avondale-Run-A-Thon on Aug. 8. The fundraiser...

Update: Field reopening delayed until mid-September

August 18, 2018

Decatur Stadium’s field will not open until mid-September, according to Athletic Director Rodney Thomas, after a powerful storm on June 11 flooded, damaged and closed the field. Previously, Thomas expected the field to open for practice on Sep. 1. He received word, however, from SportsTurf on Friday, Aug. 24, that the field installation would not be completed until at least mid-September.

The year’s big moments in sports

May 17, 2018

Eight moments that defined Decatur sports in 2017 and 2018